Holiday closure Monday May 28: Most county offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Keep working on your individual action plan

Congratulations to more than 9,100 of you who have already earned gold for your 2013 out-of-pocket medical expenses. If you’re in the process of completing your individual action plan, keep track of your schedule of weekly activities and entries so you don’t miss the June 29 deadline to earn gold.

If you have questions or need assistance with your individual action plan, call Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or email kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov.

Understanding your benefits

As a King County employee, you receive a comprehensive package of health and insurance benefits. You may also set aside pretax dollars into flexible spending accounts to save money on your medical and dependent-care expenses.

Wondering whether your health plan covers a specific condition or procedure? Look it up in your plan booklet, and then contact your plan with follow-up questions. If you need additional help, contact Benefits and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov.

Your retirement

Most King County employees participate in one of several mandatory state retirement plans. However, the county also offers you the opportunity to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program as a supplement to your state retirement plan and other investments you may have.

Other benefits

  • You can take advantage of free financial, legal and counseling services through the Making Life Easier program and the Employee Assistance Program.
  • Whether you're a first-time buyer or a current homeowner, the King County Home Ownership Program offers purchasing, selling and refinancing assistance at discounted rates. Classes are available at various tiimes and locations each month. If you have general questions about the program, call Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or email kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov. If you are looking for help with a loan, purchase, sale or refinance, call HomeStreet Bank at 206-628-0207. Or, visit www.homestreet.com/kingco.
  • Plus, check out the many other benefits available to you in Other Benefits.

Emergency contact

Do you have an emergency contact? This is the person whom you want the county to contact on your behalf if you are injured or become ill at work. You can now go online to add, change or delete your emergency contact information at www.kingcounty.gov/mybenefits.

Click below for step-by-step instructions to:

Resources

Benefits information 

Healthy Incentives SM program

Regence information

Talk to a nurse 24/7

      Do you have a question about your health?

  • KingCareSM (Regence) members can call the 24-hour Nurse Advisor at 1-888-521-2583 toll-free.
  • SmartCare Connect (Group Health) members have 24/7 access to the Consulting Nurse Line at 1-800-297-6877 toll-free.